This text book on Physiology of Animals is intended to be useful for elementary animal physiology course in colleges of agriculture, zoology, veterinary and animal sciences. In all chapters, the aim has been to present a clear and concise account of the functioning of various systems of domestic animals. Where appropriate, examples from human and non domestic animals such as rat and rabbit have been cited. Physiology has now grown into a vast discipline.

The book covers and explains the following deeply: o   Nature and Scope of Physiology o   Body Fluids: Water, Electrolyte and Acid Base Balance o   Respiration o   Blood o   Circulatory System o   Structure & Functions of the Kidney o   Rumen Function o   Digestion & Metabolism o   Vitamins and Minerals o   Endocrine Glands and Their Secretions o   Reproduction in the Male o   Female Reproduction o   Lactation o   Nervous System o   Bone, Skin and Special Senses o    Physiology of Temperature Regulation

Satish Kumar.Jindal: Principal Scientist & Head, (Physiology, Reproduction and Shelter Management Division), Central Institute for Research on Goats (ICAR) Makhdoom, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, with diagrams / contributions by S.P. Singh: Scientist, Central Institute for Research on Goats (ICAR) Makhdoom, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh

01: Nature and Scope of Physiology 02: Body Fluids: Water, Electrolyte and Acid Base Balance 03: Respiration 04: Blood 05: Circulatory System 06: Structure & Functions of the Kidney 07: Rumen Function 08: Digestion & Metabolism 09: Vitamins and Minerals 10: Endocrine Glands and Their Secretions 11: Reproduction in the Male 12: Female Reproduction 13: Lactation 14: Nervous System 15: Bone, Skin and Special Senses 16: Physiology of Temperature Regulation